A fantastic day excursion in the land of the Sun! You can join this tour from either Rome or Neaples. The Nature, the Sea, The Culture and the food! A comfortable vehicle will take you to the Baiae District, where you will explore the Castle with your local tour guide. Right after which get ready to see with your own eyes the ruins of the lost city of Baiae, a UNESCO protected Natural Park under the crystal clear waters of the Pozzuoli gulf. The sea excursion will be by canoe or by inflateable boat, which will take you above the city. From thereyou can swim in the beautiful sea that preserves the ancient ruins and explore the underwater city of Baiae on a fun and unique guided snorkeling activity (please note that the Mediterranean sea is among the safest in the world). Then it will be about time for a great traditional lunch (Pizza Margherita, Gnocchi and Wine). The second part of the tour will take you to Pompeii where your local guide will meet you to guide you through the ruins of the once fervent city of Pompeii. See the ruins and discover the lives and stories of the inhabitants who were buried in their own town. See the highlights and hidden treasures of Pompeii with your expert tour guide before heading back to Rome or Neaples where your tour had started.

1 – Start the day! Starting from a central location of Rome or Naples, you will go up on board a luxury van with a english speaking driver who will accompany you throughout the day to discover the south of Italy

1 – Baiae Castle guided tour From its strategic position, the castle dominates the bay of Pozzuoli. It represented an insurmountable barrier for anyone trying to gain access to the land from the coast. Indeed, it appears to be castle built with the purpose of defending the coast from Saracen attacks. Following a terrible eruption which occurred on a single night late in 1538 it was damaged; Baia Castle was not only a military structure; it was also representative of political and social gatherings, was where criminal verdicts were maliciously carried out and, in the 1800s, was where Garibaldi spent his holidays. As a result of World War I, the castle assumed the role of an orphanage to provide a home for the sons of those fallen. Mpe the Castle is a Museum who contain the ruins of the Ancient Baiae Underwater City.

-Underwater Ancient Baiae ruins guided tour Baia can be visited in one of the world’s few underwater archeological parks. Visitors can view the crumbled structures and amazingly preserved statuary of the city through canoe or comfortable boats you will also have a bath and snorkeling activity (stuff included), or even scuba dives which allow people to actually swim amongst the copious ruins (the stuff can be rented on he site and they are not included). While the city is no longer a resort, its waters still hold wonders.

-lunch Pizza+gnocchi+drink When you’re in Naples… you definitely can’t not taste the fabulous Neapolitan Pizza and gnocchi alla Sorrentina! We will take you in a typical restaurant where you will taste the best of traditional bell at the table.

-Pompeii ruins guided tour The amazing city of Pompeii, one of the most fascinating places in the world where you can live the emotions that have stopped time. The terrible eruption of Vesuvius volcano has maintained intact many of the places and moments of everyday life. The best way to complete this beautiful day is surely be guided by our guide through this magnificent ancient world.

-Back to home! Our driver will be happy to take you home (Rome or Naples) you will be returned exactly at the meeting point of the morning, and if you want with a little extra you will be covered until your accommodation.

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